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55,242 people are battling Covid-19 across the UK and the numbers of people dying with the infection is increasing day by day.

Yesterday, NHS England data showed that 261 patients have died at hospitals in Essex, but this number has risen again over the last 24 hours.

Now, it has been revealed that there have been 296 coronavirus-related deaths in hospitals across the county.

This means 35 more people have died in Essex over the last 24 hours.

This total includes 81 people who have died at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow - the worst hit hospital in the East of England.

NHS Thanks a Million

It is something that has, at some point, touched all our lives.

From cradle to grave, the National Health Service, and the incredible professionals within it who care for us, is a part of British life.

Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care, heedless of own health as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

We have never needed our doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other carers more.

So let’s show them some love, and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain - visit www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk to drop a heart on the map wherever you are in the world.

By dropping a heart on the map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.

Thanks a million, NHS workers - we love you.

As the national death toll continues to rise, the UK remains in lockdown.

Members of the public are reminded to only leave home if it is absolutely necessary, and follow social distancing guidelines, staying at least two metres away from anyone who is not from your household.

The country is in its third week of lockdown, but it is not yet known when restrictions will be lifted.

Here are the locations and dates of all of Essex's coronavirus-related deaths:

We'll be updating our website every day to cover the good and positive stories from communities across Essex right now. Please remember to visit thanksamillionnhs.co.uk to show the amazing NHS how much we all appreciate their hard work.

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